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Communications respecting Advertise- ments, Subscriptions, Printing, Bind ing, &c., should be addressed DAILY PRESS only, special business matter Tan ΜΑΝΑΘΕΣ.

Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fixed period will be continued until countermånded,

Orders for extra copies of Duur-Press- should be sent in before 11 am, on day of publication. After that hour, the Only supplied for supply is limited. Lash,

P.O. Box, 33.. Telephone No, 12. Code: A.B.C. 5th Ed., Lieber's. Telegraphio Address: "Press."

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE.

W. & A. GILBEY'S WINES AND

SPIRITS.

XYATSON & Co., LIMITED; AGENTS for Magers. W. & A. GILBEY'S WINES AND SPIRITS.

A. S. W have been "Appointed

A. 8. WATSON & Co., LIMITED. [1277 Hongkong, 22nd October, 1914.

DISSOLUTION OF FARTNERSHIP.

NOTICE.

WONG KWAI KUL (E) I, Horch Give Notice that

the Partnership heretofore existing between me and LEUNG CHAN() carried on under the style of the "Foor CHEONG Firm" of No. 21 Btall, Central Market, and ander the at No. style of the "Foox CHEONG CHAN

114 Stall, Westera Market, and under the style of the "FOOK CHEONG CHAN" at No. -77 Stall, Wanchai Market, has been this day terminated by me. The Business will henceforth be carried on by me as Sale Partner under the same Firm names, and the Debts Payable or receivable by the several Firms will be paid and recaired by me.

Dated this 2nd day of October. 1914.

*E*

11278

NHE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS dei

THINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT

is now ready and contains:---

Far Eastern News.

Leading Articles:

Japon's Trade Prospects.

The Fall of Antwerp.

The Shanghai Radeny Problem.,

Submarine e. Battleship.

War and Games,

The Panama Canal,

"

Japan and Opium Suppression,

The Public and the War.

Nandam Reflections.

Hongkong

New N.YK. Steamer.

Bribe Offered to a Sanitary Inspector.

French Convent Sale of Work.

Chinese Christians and the War. After Two Years,

The French Red Cross Sciclety,

Chinese Strike on Consting Steamer.

Picture Patriotism.

A Huge Haul of Opium... The Stamping of Receipts. Rum and Toothache.

Hongkong Gymkhang Club. The Gymkhana Gate Money, Amateur Boxing Tournament. Royal Hongkong Golf Club. Cricket.

Poor Cricket Prospects. Royal Hongkong Yacht Club.

The Foothall Season Opened.

The Larceny from the Civil Hospital.

Savagery in China.

Rumours of Revolutioni.

Appointinents.

Prince of Wales' Fund'.

India and the War.

Correspondenco:--

Garments for the Troops.

Confucianism and Imperialism.

Italy and the War.

Kwangsung Banks,

St. Peter's Church; West Pojdi.

The Deep Bay Pirney.

Retirement of Dr. John Holl.

The Obstruction in the Panama Canal.

The Need for "Steady Trade."

Sinking of the S.S.

The Price of Provisions

Elsbeth."

The Hotel Shoating Affair.

Supreme Court.

Trading with the Enemy..

Charge Against a Ship's Officer,

Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd,

Europeans Wcunded by Kwungsi Pirates."

Sanitary Bourd,

Company Meetings:-

WHL Powell, Limited.

The Dairy Farm Co., Ltd.

Company Report:--

INTIMATIONS

ITALIAN CONVENT.

THE HONGHONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23ED, 1914.

BAZAAR! BAZAAR! BAZAAR!

TO-MORROW, (SATURDAY), 24TH OCT,

AND FOLLOWING DAYS, - Commencing each day at 10 A.M. LADIES' DRESSES, CHILDREN'S

FROCKS, TABLE COVERS. BOYS'

HANDKERCHIEFS,

JERSEYS. BABIES, ROBES,

In a large variety of styles,

CHILDREN'S BAZAAR! A Special Feature of this year's Sale. Sweet Stalls. Dainty Chocolates, and Maroons, Toys in great variety and at all prices.

A Visit to the Convent during the Bazaar will afford a rare opportunity of getting an insight into the educational value of the Indus- trial Section of the School, wherein the technical training of hundreds of orphan girls is being conducted from day to day. Hongkong, 20th October, 1914.

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,

FRIDAY,

OCT. 30TH,

9.15 P.M.

ORGAN RECITAL

€.

Collection

in Aid of the

PRINCE OF WALES' ...FUND.

MR. J. W.. WHITE, :

Acting Organist.

R.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION No. 9. 335.

IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that

I SEALED TENDEES, is Duplicate, which should be clearly marked "TENDER FOR MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CONTRACT," will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until NOON of SATURDAY, the 31st October, 1914, for the Supply of APEATED WATERS; BEDDING and CLOTHING: BEERS, SPIRITS, WINES, etc.; SPIRIT OF WINE; CHEMICALE DRUGS, and SUNDRIES; SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FURNITURE, efe; MILK, etc.; PROVISIONS; SUNDRIES; and WASHING (Schedules Noa to 10), required locally by this Department, for the period of one year from the first of January next inclusive,

For form of Tender apply at the Colonist Secretary's Office. All other information may be obtained from the Principal Civil Medical Offlour at the Civil Hospital.

J. T. C. JOHNSON, Principal Civil Medical Officer. Hongkong, 16th October, 1914.

Modical Department,

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HONGKONG COTTON SPINNING, WEAVING & DYEING CO., LTD. (IS LIQUIDATION).

THE

the

HE TRANSFER BOOKS of

Company will be CLOSED. from 26th October, 1914, to 7th November, 1914, bolh days inclusive

C. BERNARD BROWN,

Liquidator.

[1273 Hongkong, 20th October, 1914.

THE YANGTSZEPOO COTTON MILL

No

LIMITED.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-named Company is issuing a Prospectus (dated the 22nd day of September, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fourteen, a copy of which has been filed with the Registrar of Companies) inviting subscriptions at par for

The North China Insurance Co., Ltd. 6,000 per cent. Cumulative Preference Shares

Notes Froni Peking.

Previous Convictions.

Money by Menaces.

Machinery Contracts in China.

Telegrams.

War News

Commercial.

Shipping.

Extra Copies 30 cents each, Cash. Copies can be posted from this Office to addresses sent; including postage 34 cents each.

81 Cash for three copies. Subscription: $12 per annum, payable in advance; postage $2.

Hongkong, October 23rd, 1914.

FOR THE LADIES.

ADAME CASULLI, the well-known

MA Parisian Dressmaker, is on her return

to Hongkong, after having made purchases for the Winter. Beason,

She will arrive here on the 28th instant, (and not on the 23rd as originally notified owing to the detention of the "MATASAKI MARU" 'at Aden) with a lot of Walking and Evening Dresses, Trimmings, Novelty Clothes, Hats, etc, etc, eta,

of S. Ts. 100 each, and 25,000 Ordinary Shares of 8. Tis. 5.00 each,

COPIES of the Prospectus and form of application can be obtained at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 16, Pedder Street, Hongkong, or from the Company's Bankers, THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

The rate of Exchange at which application in dollars will be received has been fixed with the Bank at 764 and any refund to be made to applicants will be made at the same rate.

THIS NOTICE is not to be regarded as an invitation to the public to subscribe for shares, and a plications will only be received on the footing of the fall Prospectus and in the form issued therewith.

Dated 19th October, 1914.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

General Managers,

[1271

LOST

BLACK SPANIEL, LONG-HAR In the name of " FANNY and marked on enllar "Captain POWLETT, H.M.S. NEWCASTLE." Finder kindly communicat with Police.

Finder will be rewarded if necessary; Hongkong, 22nd October, 1914,

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INTIMATIONS

LANE,

CRAWFORD &Co.

SPORTS SEASON SPORTS

FROM $3.75

1914-15.

To

FOOTBALLS $11.00 Each,

THE GENUINE "MCGREGOR” FOOTBALLS AND FOOTBALL BOOTS.

AS USED IN THE ENGLISH CUP FINALS.

FROM

$6.00 Each.

CRICKET

BY

BATS 96.00 Each.

WISDEN, STUART SURRIDGE, SPALDING AND GRADDIGE.

$1.00 TO $4.50 CRICKET BALLS$1.00 to $4.50. |LEG-GUARDS. GAUNTLETS, BATTING GLOVES.

FROM $3.00

HOCKEY STICKS

HOCKEY

BY

$3.00

SLAZENGER, JAQUES AND SPALDING.

BALLS. SHIN-GUARDS, RUBBER RINGS. KNEE-UAP BANDAGES WITH FELT PADS.

JA LARGE SELECTION OF

TENNIS RACKETS,

BALLS,

BANKS

*NTERNATIONAL

BANKING

CORPORATION,

HEAD OFFICE: Wall Street, New York. LONDON OFFICt: Bishopsgate, E.0.

BRANCHES

Bombay. Calcutta.

Canton.

London.

Manila. Panama.

Cebiz.

Peking.

Colon.

San Francisco..

Hankow.

Shanghai.

Hongkong. Kobe.

Singapore.

Yokohama.

CAPITAL PAID-UP (U.S. Gold) $3,250,000

[RESERVE FUNDS

4,060,000

(Gold) $7,310,000

All kinds of FOREIGN & LOCAL BANK-

INO BUSINESS transacted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received at rates to be ascertained on application.

N. S. MARSHALL, Manager. 9, Queen's Road,

Hongkong, 22nd Octpher, 1974,

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK,

[959

THE Business of the show BONG AND

by the HONGKONG SHANGHAL. BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on spplication.

INTEREST on deposita le allowed on the Minimum Monthy Balances at 31 per cent. per annum.

Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 per cent. per annum.

For the HoNGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, A. G. STEPHEN,

Acting Chief Manager. [16

ETC. Hongkong, 14th May, 1914,

From $3.50 GOLF CLUBS From $3.50

ACCESSORIES. BALLS. CADDY BAGS AND

SPECIAL RATES TO CLUBS.

YEDERLANDSCH-INDISCH

HANDELSBANK. (NETHERLANDS India Commentral Bank;}

ESTABLISHED 1868.

BANKS

HE CHARTELED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROTAL CHARTED, 1859. HEAD OFFICE-LONDON,

Paid-up Capital...

Reserve Fund

... 21,200,000 £1,800,000 200,000

Rekerve Liability of Proprieters:

FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business transacted,

CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year of sharter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.

WK. DICKSON,

Manager

Hongkong, 8th June, 1914.

■ONGKONG

AND

[1494

SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

Paid-up Capital

Beserve Funds

- 815,000,000?

Sterling

Silvar...

£1,500,000 # 2/-$15,000,000

$18,000,000

$38,000,000

Reserve Liability of Proprietor $15,000,000

COURT OF DIEZTÓBE.

Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE-Chairman

W L. PATTENDEN, Esq.-Deputy Chairman, 8. H. Dodwell, Esq. 1.P. H. Holyoak, Esq. Q.T. M. Bdkins, Esq. J. A. Plammer, Esq. CE. Gubbay, Esq. Hon. Mr. E. Shellin

CHIEF MANAGIA; Hongkong-N. J. STAKI,

ACTING MANAGER 2'

LONDON

Shanghai-J. D. Smart,

LONDON BANKKEI S COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER

BANK LIMITED,

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED,

On Current Account at the rate of ww per cent. per annum on the Daily Balanın, ON FIXED DEFORITA. For 8 months, 21 per cent. per Anaam, For 6 manthu, 81 per cent, per Annum, For 19 months, 4 per cent. per Annon A. G. STEPHEN,

Acting Chief Manager, [16 Hongkong, 24th August, 1914.

HE MERCANTILE BANK

INDIA; LIMITED,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. AuthorisedCapital Fl. 30,000,000 (22,500,000) T

1ST PERFORMANCE

Nov. 7TH.

ENTERTAINMENTS

C. A. D.

THEATRE

-39

2ND PERFORMANCE Nov. 10TH.

ROYAL.

"THE BLUE BIRD"

A FAIRY PLAY IN 5 ACTS,

BY

MAURICE MAETERLINCK.

NDER the Distinguished Patronage of HE. SIR F. H. MAY, K.C.M.G., General F. H. KELLY, C.B., and Commodore R. N. ANSTRUTARE, C.M.G, EN,

IN AID OF

THE PRINCE OF WALES' FUND.

100 PERFORMERS,'

50 CHILDREN.

50 TRAINED BIRDS.

A SPECIAL CORPS DE BALLET OF 25.

ORCHESTRA OF 25 UNDER PROFESSOR GONZALES. GALA NIGHT-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH. PRICES: DRESS CIRCLE, $5. STALLS, $4. PIT SEATS can now be booked at $3..

SECOND NIGHT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH.

DRESS CIRCLE AND STALLS... PIT...

.83.

92 (these Bents can now be reserved), COMMENCING EACH EVENING AT 9.15 P.M.

Booking Opens at MOUTRIE'S to holders of Advance Tickets on Ost. 27th; at 9 AM. General Booking from October 29th,

Hongkong. 14th October, 1914.

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

in

TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.

198 MORITA, CERTIFICATED M

(with diplotan MASSEUSE Physiology and Anatomy), will be pleased to give Massage, ander medical supervision. Address NOMURA HOTEL,

15, 16 and 17, Connaught Road. Telephone No, 400.

[002 Hongkong, 30th July, 1914.

AND

WAR MAPS SMALL NATIONAL FLAGS to mark the progress of THE WAR.

FOR SALE AT-

GRACA & CO. PEDDED ST. (Hongkong Hotel Building). Hoaghong, 15th October, 1914. * [1204

SINGON & 00. ESTABLISHED AD 1880

All these Navelics, which represent the latest FRENCH LESSONS IRON, Steel, Metal and Hardwaze Mas

creations of the Isading Firms of Paris, will he exhibited at the PEAK HOTEL (Rooms Nos, 91 and 92), commencing on the 29th instant, from 10 AM to IP.M. and from £30 to 5,30 2.3. Hongkong, 19th October, 1914 [1261

G. MOUSSION,

15. MORRISON HUL Boa4D.

(11.76

chants, Wholesale and Ketail Iron- mongers, Pig Iron and Foundry Cake Itoportar, General Storekeepers and Ship- candiera, Nos. 35 and 37, HING Loore STEMET (25d, St. West of Cantank Kerket).

(45 Telephone No. 575

*BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

8.8.BENAVON."

FROM LEITH, LONDON AND

STRAITS

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed st all Goods are being landed at their

risk into the hazardous and/or extra hasardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Gádowns, and dil Goods remaining undelivered after the 26th Oct. will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Stesmar must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 2nd Nov,, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 26th Oot, at 11 AM.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 19th October, 1914. [1270

Paid-up Capital... Fl. 17,407,000 (£1,450,580) Reserve Fund...... FI. 6,518,000 £3,188)

HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA,

LONDON BANKERS: THE WILLIAMSA DEACONS BANK, SW189 BANKVERSIN,

The Bank transacts every description of Banking and Exchange business, receives money on Current Account and on Fixed Deposit at rates which may be ascertained on application.

G. VERMEY, Manager, No. 8, Des Vaux Ped Control.

FAL Hongkong, Brd October, 19 8

THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED, THE

(INDORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAD

CHARTER),

Authorized Capital Subscribed Pald-up Reserve Fund

***

•

+

...£1,500,000 1,125,000

M

yax

562,500

LFI **

465,000

BANKERS'S

BINE OF ENGLAND, and

LONDON JOINT S100K BANK, LIMITED,

Every description of Exchange business transacted.

· INTEREST allowed on Current Account at 2 per cent. per annum on Daily Balanes and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained on application.

A. B. LINTON, Manager. Hongkong, 10th July, 1913,

TO LET

TO LET.

[140

Capital Subscribed....... Yen 10,000,000 IN VERALEXANDALEN BUILDINGS

***

H

8,750,000

Capital Paid-up Reserve Funds

30 5,790,000

Haan OPPION: TAXE, FORKORA,

BRANCHER AND AGENCIES.

Amoy

Kiakiang

Shanghal

Batavia Kobe

Singapore

Bombay London

Eratow

Calcutta

Manila

Taichu

Canton Moji

Tainan

Dairen

Nagasaki

Takow

Foochow

Newohwang

Tameni

Takyo

Kay! Kedding

Osaks

Yokohama

Hongkong New York

San Francisco". Etaj

HONGKONG OFFICE..

8, DER Vœux Road.

and ROOMS. Including & Fine Commod long Suite.

SECRETARY, Apply

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1914. [B23

TO LET.

NO. 2, CANTON VILLAS, Kowloon.

Apply

'THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- ACENTA AGENCY Co., LTD, Hongkong, 9th October, 1914.

Towlocs.

MOP ELAT,

Interest allowed on Current Accounts.. Deposita received on terms which may be desired. had on application.

(1232

TO LEE

Humphrey's Buildings Immediate occupation.

FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES at Kowloon.

K. TSUDZURABARA, Manager. Hongkong, 10th October, 1914. [018

Cheap rentals.

Apply to

THE

BANK OF CHINA.

GOVERNMENT BANK,

(SPECIALLY AUTHORISED BY PRESIDENTIAL MANDATE OF 15TH APRIL, 1913.) Authorised Capital $60,000,000. Paid-up Capitel

$10,000,000.

HEAD OFFICE: PEKING.

BRANCHES AND SUB-BRANCHES:] SHANGHAT AND NANKING: Chintiang, Yang- chow, Wusich, Wuhu, Aaching, Tatung, Tsinkiangpo, Stochow. BANKOWA Shashi, Tobang, Nanchang, TIENTAIN: Paoting, Tongshan, Luanhsien, Tsang- hsien, Hsingtai. HANGONOW Wenckow, Chaohsin, Chiahsin, Lecchi, Huchow, Ningpo. Koxe: Changtch, Sinyong, Loho, Chowkeu. TINAN: Chowtsun, Tanksien, Linchi, Lintsing, Tainien,

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

Co., LTD. Alexandrs Buildinga. Hongkong, 9th October, 1914.

TO LET.

[1039

OFFICES, in St. George's Building, Second

Floor, Immediate Possession. Apply fo

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Hongkong, 29th August, 1914, 11067

TO LET.

LODOWN, No G, Duddall Street (Firsk.

Godown). Apply-

A. B. AVASTA,

Care of E. PABANEY,

No. 1, Daddell Street, 1247 Hongkong, 16th October, 1914

TO LET

708. 19, 21, 23 and 25, SHELLEY Pairted and Colour

Kihtuh, Huiming, Chefoo, Tsingtao. N STREET, Newly Part

TAIYUAN: Yuncheng. Foрcнow, CHANG-washed, CHUN Kirin, Moukden, Newchwang, Dairen, Harbin, Taitsihar, Tisling, Chinchow, Antang CANTON. KULIYANG PEKING: Kucilius, Suiyuancheong, eta, etc.

CANTON BRANCHES:

Interests allowed on current accounts and

No. 10, BELILIOS TERRACE. "BEACONSFIELD," Battery Path. No.69, THE PEAK (5 CAMERON VILLAS). Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,

3rd Floor, Alexandra Baildings. Hongkong, 19th October, 1914,

Apply

·TO LET...

Fixed Deposits. Terms on application. NO. 168, THE PEAK, THE KENNELS. Every description of Banking business trans- acted; loans granted on approved securities. Special facilities for Home erchango, g Hongkong, 13th October, 1914. [1243

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, 9th October, 1914. [1231